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S636 FBN

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,928 mi
Last recorded52,928 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS636 FBN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 52,928 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 52,908 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 51,862 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 50,540 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 49,681 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

all suspension corroded

sills, chassie, suspension & sub frames corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2023 49,681 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

all suspension corroded

sills, chassie, suspension & sub frames corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2022 48,255 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 47,165 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under car corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 47,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under car corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 46,363 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 45,420 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 43,938 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 42,124 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 40,425 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 38,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 36,689 miles

Both rear tyres rubber perished & splitting

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 34,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 32,285 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 29,808 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 28,039 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 24,552 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 22,295 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 21,108 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 19,690 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
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S636 FBN is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 76,857 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z3 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17,103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S636 FBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S636 FBN registered?

S636 FBN is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S636 FBN safe to buy?

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